According to JVC, the slim design was made possible through the use of a new JVC-developed slim panel CCFL backlight unit and power supply substrate, or chassis. The new slim LCD panel backlight unit is a reportedly 40 percent smaller in depth and bezel width compared to a conventional LCD backlight, measuring 0.79 inches (20mm) deep and 0.51 inches (13mm) wide. In addition, the unit weighs only 26.4 lbs (12kg) and consumes a mere 145W.
